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City manager summarizes IAFF fact‑finder: proposes three‑year term, raises and specialty pay
Summary
City Manager Ned Thomas presented a nonbinding fact‑finder report on firefighter bargaining recommending a three‑year term, a 4.375% raise in year one, CPI‑based adjustments in years two and three (2.25% floor, 3.25% cap), $50-per-shift mentor pay, and incentive pay up to 5% for certain technical certifications; estimated three‑year cost: $1,483,843.49.
City Manager Ned Thomas briefed the council on a nonbinding fact‑finder’s findings from the IAFF Local report on Jan. 13, outlining recommendations the fact‑finder made to resolve outstanding issues in firefighter bargaining.
Thomas said the fact‑finder recommended a three‑year term (effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028). For wages, the fact‑finder…
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